Longest serving volunteer helps boost bird numbers
Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery.
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"His knowledge is unbounded. He loves it. He'll talk for ever about birds."
— John White , Activist
"The pleasure of seeing a bird that you know you've done work to protect gives me so much satisfaction."
— Nigel Hewitt , Activist
"Few individuals can demonstrate such sustained commitment, breadth of impact and enduring legacy as Nigel."
— Tim Hughes , Executive
Key People
John White is a fellow birder who commends Nigel Hewitt's extensive knowledge.
Nigel Hewitt is a dedicated volunteer for bird conservation, particularly for the RSPB, with 60 years of experience.
Tim Hughes is a volunteering development officer at the RSPB.
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Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery.
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